Stylish mid-century inspired wine and coffee bar featuring clean lines, abundant natural light, and modern updates to suit a dynamic family lifestyle. The bar area features a built-in wine fridge, and the perfect spot to prepare coffee or a cocktail. This carefully curated space strikes a perfect balance between timeless elegance and contemporary functionality, ideal for sophisticated living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Feature wallpaper from Phillip Jefferies anchors the bed wall in her room. I gave her a trundle bed which can be used as storage now and for sleepovers when required. A floating nightstand and sconce gives her a spot for bedtime stories and custom flatweave rug brings the colors in. The empty space in the middle of the room is ideal for play, spreading out and of course twirling.

Mike Kelley
Mid-sized trendy u-shaped concrete floor eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, granite countertops, stone slab backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

This home was featured in the May 2016 edition of HOME & DESIGN Magazine. To see the rest of the home tour as well as other luxury homes featured, visit http://www.homeanddesign.net/serene-sanctuary/

  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   This large open concept kitchen and dining space was created by removing a load bearing wall between the old kitchen and a porch area. The new porch was insulated and incorporated into the overall space. The kitchen remodel was part of a whole house remodel so new quarter sawn oak flooring, a vaulted ceiling, windows and skylights were added. A large calcutta marble topped island takes center stage. It houses a 5’ galley workstation - a sink that provides a convenient spot for prepping, serving, entertaining and clean up. A 36” induction cooktop is located directly across from the island for easy access. Two appliance garages on either side of the cooktop house small appliances that are used on a daily basis. Honeycomb tile by Ann Sacks and open shelving along the cooktop wall add an interesting focal point to the room. Antique mirrored glass faces the storage unit housing dry goods and a beverage center. “I chose details for the space that had a bit of a mid-century vibe that would work well with what was originally a 1950s ranch. Along the way a previous owner added a 2nd floor making it more of a Cape Cod style home, a few eclectic details felt appropriate”, adds Klimala. The wall opposite the cooktop houses a full size fridge, freezer, double oven, coffee machine and microwave. “There is a lot of functionality going on along that wall”, adds Klimala. A small pull out countertop below the coffee machine provides a spot for hot items coming out of the ovens. The rooms creamy cabinetry is accented by quartersawn white oak at the island and wrapped ceiling beam. The golden tones are repeated in the antique brass light fixtures. “This is the second kitchen I’ve had the opportunity to design for myself. My taste has gotten a little less traditional over the years, and although I’m still a traditionalist at heart, I had some fun with this kitchen and took some chances. The kitchen is super functional, easy to keep clean and has lots of storage to tuck things away when I’m done using them. The casual dining room is fabulous and is proving to be a great spot to linger after dinner. We love it!” Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

Photo: Camille Simmons © 2014 Houzz
Eclectic kitchen photo in San Francisco

We completed this stunning basement renovation, featuring a bar and a walk-in wine cellar. The bar is the centerpiece of the basement, with a beautiful countertop and custom-built cabinetry. With its moody and dramatic ambiance, this location proves to be an ideal spot for socializing.

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Inspiration for a transitional home design remodel in Austin

The game room is the ideal spot for football games, card games, and cigars. The ventilation system prevents smoke from going to other areas of the house and is functional for the client's love of cigars. The new space has plenty of storage and display area, with custom open shelving, lockable drawers, and a hidden beverage cooler paneled to look balanced with the other cabinets. The monochrome navy color scheme brings a masculine feeling, while not compromising the soft textures of the rug and seating.

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  Free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW   Working with this Glen Ellyn client was so much fun the first time around, we were thrilled when they called to say they were considering moving across town and might need some help with a bit of design work at the new house. The kitchen in the new house had been recently renovated, but it was not exactly what they wanted. What started out as a few tweaks led to a pretty big overhaul of the kitchen, mudroom and laundry room. Luckily, we were able to use re-purpose the old kitchen cabinetry and custom island in the remodeling of the new laundry room — win-win! As parents of two young girls, it was important for the homeowners to have a spot to store equipment, coats and all the “behind the scenes” necessities away from the main part of the house which is a large open floor plan. The existing basement mudroom and laundry room had great bones and both rooms were very large. To make the space more livable and comfortable, we laid slate tile on the floor and added a built-in desk area, coat/boot area and some additional tall storage. We also reworked the staircase, added a new stair runner, gave a facelift to the walk-in closet at the foot of the stairs, and built a coat closet. The end result is a multi-functional, large comfortable room to come home to! Just beyond the mudroom is the new laundry room where we re-used the cabinets and island from the original kitchen. The new laundry room also features a small powder room that used to be just a toilet in the middle of the room. You can see the island from the old kitchen that has been repurposed for a laundry folding table. The other countertops are maple butcherblock, and the gold accents from the other rooms are carried through into this room. We were also excited to unearth an existing window and bring some light into the room. Designed by: Susan Klimala, CKD, CBD Photography by: Michael Alan Kaskel For more information on kitchen and bath design ideas go to: www.kitchenstudio-ge.com

A trellised terrace opens up to a quieter view of a magnificent existing redwood grove and bioswale filled with clusters of ornamental grasses and perennials. Photography by Marion Brenner

The main space connects to a private conversation space for two where a small water feature is nestled among the plantings. Dappled shadows on the walkway add to the romance of this shot.

© 2014 Delahunt Homes
Inspiration for a craftsman home design remodel in Portland

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Inspiration for a large craftsman medium tone wood floor kitchen remodel in Portland with an undermount sink, dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances and an island

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Orlando

From outdated to transitional, we replaced old knotty pine cabinets and original appliances with new and simpler lined cabinetry and appliances. CairnsCraft worked with Anne Kellett who designed this universal design kitchen with pull out spice rack, toe kick storage drawer for flat items, drawer under cook-top which is ideal for utensils. General Contractor: CairnsCraft Design & Remodel Designer: Anne Kellett Photographer: Patricia Bean

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Large elegant attached garage photo in Houston